Men's Journal Latest Gear Newshttp://www.mensjournal.comMen's Journal Latest Gear NewsFri, 09 Dec 2016 20:04:03 -0500enThese Are the Bikes You Need to See at the New York Motorcycle Showhttp://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/these-are-the-bikes-you-need-to-see-at-the-new-york-motorcycle-show-w454882<p>This weekend in Manhattan hundreds of new and custom bikes will converge for the <a href="http://www.motorcycleshows.com/newyork">New York Motorcycle Show</a>. The show, which travels around the country featuring <a href="http://www.motorcycleshows.com/sites/motorcycleshows.com/files/NYShowFloorPlan_edit_2_0.pdf">all of the major marquees</a>, takes place at the Javits Center just ahead of</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/these-are-the-bikes-you-need-to-see-at-the-new-york-motorcycle-show-w454882">These Are the Bikes You Need to See at the New York Motorcycle Show</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/these-are-the-bikes-you-need-to-see-at-the-new-york-motorcycle-show-w454882Fri, 09 Dec 2016 10:00:00 -0500Test Ride: 2017 Ducati Monster 1200 Shttp://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/test-ride-2017-ducati-monster-1200-s-w454717<p>In the not too distant past, only Moto GP riders had access to 150 horsepower motorcycles. Designed for riders with next-level skills, these bikes were built for one thing: performance. But after a massive overhaul that includes an updated design, new proportions, an evolved engine, and upgraded electronics package, the new Ducati Monster 1200 S gives mere mortals access to 150 horsepower in a</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/test-ride-2017-ducati-monster-1200-s-w454717">Test Ride: 2017 Ducati Monster 1200 S</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/test-ride-2017-ducati-monster-1200-s-w454717Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:00:00 -0500The Five Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Teaching Kids About Moneyhttp://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/the-five-biggest-mistakes-parents-make-when-teaching-kids-about-money-w454270<p>&quot;You&#x2019;re considered a bad parent if you don&#x2019;t have those conversations about sex and drugs,&quot; says Beth Kobliner, a veteran personal finance commentator, &quot;But when it comes to money it&#x2019;s much more taboo.&quot; Kobliner&#x2019;s latest book, <i><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Make-Your-Money-Genius-Youre/dp/1476766819">Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If</a></i></p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/the-five-biggest-mistakes-parents-make-when-teaching-kids-about-money-w454270">The Five Biggest Mistakes Parents Make When Teaching Kids About Money</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/the-five-biggest-mistakes-parents-make-when-teaching-kids-about-money-w454270Wed, 07 Dec 2016 13:39:00 -0500The Best Slush-Proof Winter Bootshttp://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/best-slush-proof-winter-boots-20130205<p>Defeat city snowmelt and keep your dogs warm and dry. Here are the boots that&apos;ll do just that.</p>http://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/best-slush-proof-winter-boots-20130205Wed, 07 Dec 2016 13:00:00 -0500Showdown: Air Force One vs Trump Force Onehttp://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/how-superior-is-boeings-new-air-force-one-to-trumps-plane-you-be-the-judge-w454273<p>For four presidents, the two Boeing 747s that together operate as Air Force One have served as a mobile symbol of American prowess &#x2014; an airborne White House from which the Leader of the Free World can hop around the globe with his support staff while maintaining 24/7 secure communications in order to run the country and command the military. President-elect Donald Trump, however, rates</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/how-superior-is-boeings-new-air-force-one-to-trumps-plane-you-be-the-judge-w454273">Showdown: Air Force One vs Trump Force One</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/how-superior-is-boeings-new-air-force-one-to-trumps-plane-you-be-the-judge-w454273Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:25:00 -0500So You Can't Find an NES Classic: Here Are 7 More Ways to Play Retro Gameshttp://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/so-you-cant-find-an-nes-classic-here-are-7-more-ways-to-play-retro-games-w454138<p>Everything old is new again. The retro craze hit the video game business this fall. Just check out eBay to see how popular old school games are. That&#x2019;s also about the only way to get the new NES Classic, a $60 console now selling for hundreds of dollars. And while there are plenty of old games currently available on your smartphone or tablet, nothing beats connecting a console to your</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/so-you-cant-find-an-nes-classic-here-are-7-more-ways-to-play-retro-games-w454138">So You Can't Find an NES Classic: Here Are 7 More Ways to Play Retro Games</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/so-you-cant-find-an-nes-classic-here-are-7-more-ways-to-play-retro-games-w454138Wed, 07 Dec 2016 11:00:00 -050025 Charitable Gifts to Help Make the World a Better Placehttp://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/how-to-gift-an-elephant-and-14-other-presents-to-make-the-world-a-better-place-20151208<p>What do you get the father&#xA0;who has everything, your anti-consumer brother-in-law, or your all-too principled&#xA0;uncle? How about giving them a&#xA0;cause they can get behind? Yes, a large percentage of charities allow you to gift a donation &#x2014; the money you send them is in your gift recipient&#x2019;s name &#x2014; plus, many offer actual gifts you can purchase, along with</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/how-to-gift-an-elephant-and-14-other-presents-to-make-the-world-a-better-place-20151208">25 Charitable Gifts to Help Make the World a Better Place</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/how-to-gift-an-elephant-and-14-other-presents-to-make-the-world-a-better-place-20151208Tue, 06 Dec 2016 07:00:00 -0500Will Amazon Go Put Grocery Stores Out of Business?http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/will-amazon-go-put-grocery-stores-out-of-business-w453787<p>Amazon has once again challenged what we think we know about shopping by unveiling a physical grocery store in its hometown of Seattle. Called <a href="https://www.amazon.com/b?node=16008589011">Amazon Go</a>, this new store purports to be in-person shopping&#x2019;s frictionless future. When you enter you scan your phone, wander the aisles, pocket whatever you need, and leave. The</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/will-amazon-go-put-grocery-stores-out-of-business-w453787">Will Amazon Go Put Grocery Stores Out of Business?</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/will-amazon-go-put-grocery-stores-out-of-business-w453787Mon, 05 Dec 2016 11:00:00 -0500DirecTV Now: The Best New Cord-Cutting Solutionhttp://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/directv-now-the-best-new-cord-cutting-solution-w453758<p>Say hello to&#xA0;<a href="https://directvnow.com/">DirecTV Now</a>, AT&amp;T&apos;s recently announced internet-only streaming video package that closely mimics a conventional cable television subscription. The price: $35 a month to start.<br></p><p>The new platform helps close the <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/cable-cutting-done-right-20150624">cord-cutting</a> gap,</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/directv-now-the-best-new-cord-cutting-solution-w453758">DirecTV Now: The Best New Cord-Cutting Solution</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/directv-now-the-best-new-cord-cutting-solution-w453758Mon, 05 Dec 2016 08:00:00 -0500The Most Technical Winter Jacketshttp://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/the-most-technical-winter-jackets<p>Advanced synthetics and smart natural fibers deliver protection for every situation.</p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/the-most-technical-winter-jacketsFri, 02 Dec 2016 13:00:00 -0500How to Download Movies on Netflix (And 75 to Watch Right Now)http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/how-to-download-movies-on-netflix-and-75-to-watch-right-now-w453196<p>If you haven&#x2019;t heard the news, <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/entertainment/articles/youre-going-to-need-a-bigger-ipad-netflix-announces-downloadable-content-w453050">Netflix finally bellied up to the bar</a> and opened up its vast vault of online TV shows, documentaries, and movies to the offline world. The offline download feature is still fresh, so figuring out how to use it and</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/how-to-download-movies-on-netflix-and-75-to-watch-right-now-w453196">How to Download Movies on Netflix (And 75 to Watch Right Now)</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/how-to-download-movies-on-netflix-and-75-to-watch-right-now-w453196Fri, 02 Dec 2016 11:00:00 -0500The Best Winter Boots for Hikinghttp://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/the-best-winter-boots-for-hiking-w453323<p>Cold-weather trail tamers will have you looking forward to slush and snow. Whether you&apos;re wearing them with snowshoes or taking on wet, muddy paths, these boots can take it.</p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/the-best-winter-boots-for-hiking-w453323Thu, 01 Dec 2016 16:00:00 -0500The Only Three Gaming Consoles You Should Gift This Yearhttp://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/the-only-three-gaming-consoles-you-should-gift-this-year-w452797<p>Gamers, like most humans, tend to be partisans. They take sides when console wars erupt, choosing systems from Microsoft, Nintendo, or Sony based on a vague sense of corporate identity, or an abiding love of a specific franchise (think <i>Zelda</i>, <i>Halo</i>, or the more recent <i>Uncharted</i> series). A smaller faction of gamers rally against consoles altogether, choosing the pricier, but</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/the-only-three-gaming-consoles-you-should-gift-this-year-w452797">The Only Three Gaming Consoles You Should Gift This Year</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/the-only-three-gaming-consoles-you-should-gift-this-year-w452797Wed, 30 Nov 2016 14:00:00 -050022 Gift Ideas for the Dog Lover http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/21-gift-ideas-for-the-dog-lover<p>Either you know somebody&#xA0;who really loves his dog, or you have a furry best friend&#xA0;of your own that is such a part of your family that you just couldn&apos;t let the holidays go by without getting them something.&#xA0;</p><p>Whatever the case, it&apos;s tough to get everybody else gifts and forget about the dogs in your life. Thanks to the number of pet-obsessed companies making</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/21-gift-ideas-for-the-dog-lover">22 Gift Ideas for the Dog Lover </a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/collections/21-gift-ideas-for-the-dog-loverWed, 30 Nov 2016 12:00:00 -0500Facebook Messenger Now Offers Gameshttp://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/facebook-messenger-now-offers-games-w452698<p>Facebook is turning a software easter egg into a major feature, formally bringing games to its Messenger app.<br></p><p>It was previously a novelty to send &#x201C;@fbchess play&#x201D; as a Facebook message to a contact and initiate a game of chess with them. Now the social network will make a small-scale &#x201C;app store&#x201D; of sorts available within your chats for much more elaborate</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/facebook-messenger-now-offers-games-w452698">Facebook Messenger Now Offers Games</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/facebook-messenger-now-offers-games-w452698Tue, 29 Nov 2016 12:00:00 -0500The Real Cost of Cyber Monday Deals? Your Online Privacyhttp://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/the-real-cost-of-cyber-monday-deals-your-online-privacy-w452530<p>There&apos;s no such thing as a free lunch, or a string-free deal for that matter. Yes, you&#x2019;re going to have to pay for all those Cyber Monday savings. The cost? A piece of your online privacy.<br></p><p></p><p></p><p>To keep tabs of your online-shopping footprint, you need to follow the cookies. The data collected by stores isn&#x2019;t limited to your credit card information and</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/the-real-cost-of-cyber-monday-deals-your-online-privacy-w452530">The Real Cost of Cyber Monday Deals? Your Online Privacy</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/the-real-cost-of-cyber-monday-deals-your-online-privacy-w452530Mon, 28 Nov 2016 13:48:00 -0500Lululemon's New Men's Outerwear Collection is Unbelievably Goodhttp://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/lululemons-new-mens-outerwear-collection-is-unbelievably-good-w452476<p>When you think of Lululemon, you probably think one of two things: A pair of wildly flattering yoga pants you have witnessed on the female form or the pair of unthinkably comfortable seamless shorts you wear religiously to all events where shorts are deemed appropriate. But the athletic apparel company is giving itself a new way to be recognized &#x2014; by being the first yoga-focused brand</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/lululemons-new-mens-outerwear-collection-is-unbelievably-good-w452476">Lululemon's New Men's Outerwear Collection is Unbelievably Good</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/lululemons-new-mens-outerwear-collection-is-unbelievably-good-w452476Mon, 28 Nov 2016 10:20:00 -0500The Best Cameras to Buy Nowhttp://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/the-top-13-cameras-for-2015-20150320<p>Keep your phone in your pocket&#xA0;&#x2014; these cameras are proof that sometimes nothing beats carrying around the real thing.&#xA0;</p>http://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/the-top-13-cameras-for-2015-20150320Mon, 28 Nov 2016 10:00:00 -0500Ditch Your Desktop: The 5 Best Laptops to Buy Right Nowhttp://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/ditch-your-desktop-the-5-best-laptops-to-buy-right-now-20151215<p>Faster, thinner, and powerful enough to replace your aging desktop, these laptops deserve your attention. Want more battery life? Done. On the road most of the year and need tech that can travel? No problem. Here, five solid&#xA0;options fit for any need.</p>http://www.mensjournal.com/expert-advice/ditch-your-desktop-the-5-best-laptops-to-buy-right-now-20151215Mon, 28 Nov 2016 09:00:00 -0500First Drive: Tesla Model S P100Dhttp://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/first-drive-tesla-model-s-p100d-w452338<p>From the outset, Tesla&#x2019;s mantra was to refresh interest in electric cars &#x2014; and in a greater way, cars in general &#x2014; by focusing on what its product can do, and not what it is. You don&#x2019;t have to love cars, or even performance, to feel exhilarated while driving a Tesla. After two minutes behind the wheel, you become an incorrigible addict to speed.<br></p><p>Much has</p><p>This article originally appeared on www.mensjournal.com: <a href="http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/first-drive-tesla-model-s-p100d-w452338">First Drive: Tesla Model S P100D</a></p>http://www.mensjournal.com/gear/articles/first-drive-tesla-model-s-p100d-w452338Fri, 25 Nov 2016 10:00:00 -0500